Basking light for a musk turtle

[mel262011]

I just got a musk turtle from my friend on Monday and I was wondering if I need a basking light. I have been doing some reading and have been getting different answers. Can someone please tell me if I need one for the little guy? Thanks in advance!

 

[ripper7777777]

I have my little musk in with DBT's so he has a basking light, but he's never used it, he's rarely even on that side of the aquarium much less basking under it.

 

[Floof]

From what I've read about Musks, though they don't often use a basking spot, it's still a good idea to provide one... Kind of a "just in case" thing. Again, though, that's just what I've read... Don't have any personal experience to offer, sorry!

 

[mel262011]

I have a uv light that is on all day that the little guy likes to stay under, but he is still in the water.

 

[judy wayte]

i have two razor backs they never bask out of the water but they will stick there heads out of the plants under the light. i was told uv can penatrate 6 to 8 in. of water.they bask under the water. i have power sun mvb in all tanks.hope that helps.